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Clearing the encampment: what's next?
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — "We got about 30 to 40 different vets out here, and I'm not just talking about males I'm talking about females too who have actually fought in the war. And it actually disgusts me." said Eric Dietrich,. Dietrich, now a volunteer at the Keystone Mission, was...
Candlelight vigil in Scranton to honor murdered Pennsylvania teen
SCRANTON, Pa. — A candlelight vigil will be held tonight in Scranton in honor of a teen killed in Mercer County. Investigators say a 29-year-old man killed and dismembered 14-year-old Pauly Likens, a transgender teen, in June. The vigil will take place Friday at 7:00 pm in front of...
Historic $20 Million Gifts To Penn State, Paul Quinn College, U. Of Oklahoma
The past week has seen three institutions — Pennsylvania State University, Paul Quinn College, and the University of Oklahoma — each receive a historic gift of $20 million. Here’s a summary of each of the record-setting donations. Pennsylvania State University. On July 19, Pennsylvania State University announced...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 72: Jayden Zandier, Exeter Township HS
Coaches Comments: First-year starter at RB. Jayden is a fast, quick twitch runner who constantly gives his best effort each friday. Through 10 games, Jayden has 102 carries for 1136 yards and 14 tds (11.2 yards per carry). He is an aggressive and shifty runner who has the ability to break tackles and take it to the house on every play. Has added 5 receptions for 149 yards and 3 TDs along with 382 kickoff return yards and a TD.
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
Shamokin man injured in rural Locust Valley trash truck crash
LOCUST VALLEY – A Shamokin man was taken to a local hospital after a crash in Ryan Township Thursday afternoon. The crash happened around 3:30pm on Brockton Mountain Drive near Back Road and State Road. Ryan Township Fire said a garbage truck crashed in the area of the former...
Lackawanna Blind Association hosts annual summer picnic
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna Blind Association hosted their Annual Summer Picnic Thursday afternoon at McDade Park in Scranton. Low vision and visually-impaired individuals and their families were invited to enjoy a delicious outdoor lunch. The weather turned out perfect. Stormtracker 16 Meteorologist Jeremy Lewan was the guest speaker...
Back-to-School Guide
As August rapidly approaches, so does back-to-school season. NEPA has all you need to prep for the upcoming year from lunch boxes and pencil cases to new jeans and shoes. Look no further than our local shops and boutiques for your back-to-school checklist!. Take a peek below, and see what...
Currents in the Electric City: A Scranton Anthology
(WBRE – PA Live) — Celebrate the publication of Currents in the Electric City: A Scranton Anthology with co-editors Brian Fanelli and Joe Kraus and many of the book’s contributors on Saturday, July 27, 3-4 p.m. at the Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, Second Floor, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509.
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